Writing
| Type of letter | Greeting | Ending |
|---|---|---|
| Informal | Dear Kate,(first name) | Best wishes, vicky |
| Semiformal | Dr Kate/Ms Brown, | Best regards, vicky(Miart)(first name, or full name) |
| Formal | Dir Sir or Madam, | Yours faithfully, Aslya Miart |
Formal vs informal
- Direction questions are usually informal.
- Active voice, informal. Passive voice, formal.
| Formal | Informal |
|---|---|
| I would like to request information about the photo exhibition... | What was the name of the exhibition you mentioned? |
| Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the event. | I'm sorry, but I won't be able to make it to the party. |
| You will be contacted as soon as the decision is reached. | I'll give you a call as soon as I know more. |
| I am writing to enquire about ... | I wonder if you could ... |
| I would be delighted to take part in this forthcoming exhibition. | I am thrilled about this exhibition. |
You are going abroad on holiday and your friend will stay in your home while you are away. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- explain where you hide the keys
- describe what your friend needs to do in your absence
- say when you are coming back Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear _________,
AI style
Dear [Friend's Name],
I hope you're doing well! Thank you so much for agreeing to stay at my place while I’m away. It gives me peace of mind knowing someone I trust is looking after things.
I've hidden the spare key under the small potted plant by the front door. It’s the one with the red flowers, so it should be easy to find. Just lift the pot, and you’ll see the key taped underneath.
While I'm gone, I’d really appreciate it if you could water the plants once every three days. The indoor plants need a little less water, so just a light sprinkle will do. Also, if you could check the mailbox and bring any packages inside, that would be great!
I’ll be back on the 15th of next month, so it's about two weeks from now. I’ll make sure to bring back some souvenirs for you as a thank-you. If you have any questions or need help with anything, feel free to reach out anytime.
Thanks again for helping out!
Best, [Your Name]
Dear Ana,
Thank you again for agreeing to be my house sitter. I am so excited about my holiday in California and really appreciate it that you are making it stress-dress by staying at my place in the meantime.
On our trip, we are planning to visit Los Angeles and San Francisco and spend several days in the national parks. I've heard so much about this state and can't wait to finally see it all myself.(irrelativant)
- I am writing to enquire/apply/inform/confirm/ask ...
- I would appreciate it if you could ...
- I find it most unsatisfactory that ...
- Should you require any further information, please let me know.